Addressing Alaskans - Alaska Public Media

With elections coming up in November, energy costs and availability are a concern for many Alaskans. While there are three Republicans and one Democrat on the ballot, the candidates have different solutions for the state’s energy issues.

This episode features Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates discussing how they would help shape the state’s energy future. The forum featured all four candidates–Dave Bronson, Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins, Tregg Taylor and Bernadette Wilson. The forum was moderated by Alaska Public Media’s Lori Townsend.

The forum was recorded in the Wilda Marston Theatre on September 21, 2026. It was sponsored by the Alaska Municipal League, Alaska Power Association, New Energy Alaska, Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, CIRI, Doyon Limited and Renewable Energy Alaska Project.

The audio was improved for quality, but the content is unedited.

This episode features speakers from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation's 2026 Economic Luncheon. The program begins with an update on Anchorage from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, followed AEDC President and CEO, Jon Bittner, presenting the Business Survey and Economic Report. After keynote speaker, Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa D. Cook, the program concludes a roundtable discussion with Anchorage business leaders.

This episode was recorded at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage on August 5 and was edited for broadcast length.

This episode of Addressing Alaskans features Teacher Tales,a storytelling event in the spirit of the Moth and Arctic Entries. Hear funny, inspiring and heartfelt stories from local educators. This event was recorded at Bear Tooth on April 30 and was edited for broadcast. The event was presented in part by Hearthkyn and moderated by hosted by Sarah Cronick and Matt Sugita.

To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Addressing Alaskans includes selections Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series.

The series features renowned writers discussing and reading their work in an intimate virtual setting. This episode includes poets W.J. Herbert, George Bilgere, Shara McCallum, Doug Ramspeck and Julie Danho.

Alaska Quarterly Review editor-in-chief Ronald Spatz hosts each program.

This episode features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporations 2025 economic forecast.

First, we hear an update on the city from Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. Then we hear AEDC president and CEO Jenna Wright discuss how various industries are projected to fare in the coming year and how factors like population, employment and inflation contribute to the forecast. We finish up with keynote speaker Peter Kageyama, an author and community development expert who will discuss the emotional connections between people and their cities.

This program was recorded on January 22nd at the Dena’ina Center and was edited for broadcast.

LINKS:

AEDC website

2025 Economic Forecast Report

This episode features the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s annual report and an update from the Alliance to Activate Anchorage–a partnership of local economic organizations working to improve stability and grow the community in the city.

This program was a part of the chamber’s Make it Monday forum and luncheon. It was recorded on December 16th at the Dena’ina Center.

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Kathleen McArdle, will present on the chamber’s mission, discuss what they have accomplished in the past year, and preview upcoming events.

We’ll also hear from representatives from Visit Anchorage, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership.

This event was moderated by Dan Newman and was edited for broadcast.

School is back in session and teachers are back at work. The importance of educators is often overlooked, but they can have a major impact on a young person's life. This episode of Addressing Alaskans features an event called "Teacher Tales." It was presented in the format of The Moth and Arctic Entries and celebrates educators and all that they do. "Teacher Tales" was presented by Hearthkyn and See Stories.

The event took place earlier this year at the Bear Tooth Theater and these stories were re-recorded for this program.

STORYTELLERS:

1. Beki Toussaint

2. Katelyn Lanier-Moylan

3. Ellie VandeVesse

4. Willie Canady

5. Ricky Lind

6. Alysyn Thibault

7. Schwing

8. Sam Jordan

LINKS:

Hearthkyn

See Stories

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